After generating excitement with Superman, DC Studios is now shifting focus to another Kryptonian hero Supergirl.
On Wednesday, studio head and Superman director James Gunn shared the first official look at Supergirl via a joint Instagram post with lead actress Milly Alcock.
The caption simply read: “Look Out. 2026,” a clever nod to Superman’s iconic catchphrase, signaling the arrival of a powerful new presence in the DC Universe.
Alcock, who won widespread praise for playing young Rhaenyra Targaryen in HBO’s House of the Dragon, made a surprise appearance as Supergirl in the final moments of Superman.
Her cameo teased greater things ahead, and Gunn has now confirmed that Supergirl will be the next major feature in DC’s rebooted movie slate. Alcock was officially cast in January 2024 as Kara Zor-El, Superman’s cousin.
Although Kara shares Superman’s Kryptonian roots, her journey is markedly different. She’s a mess. A total mess,” Gunn revealed in an interview with ScreenRant. “While Superman was raised in a loving and supportive environment, Supergirl’s path has been far more traumatic. She’s endured a darker, lonelier upbringing, and it shows in who she’s become.”
Initially announced in January 2023 as Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the film takes inspiration from the acclaimed 2021–2022 comic book miniseries of the same name, as reported by NBC DFW.
While the teaser poster does not confirm the final title, Warner Bros. and DC have slated the film for a June 26, 2026, release. Acclaimed director Craig Gillespie, known for I, Tonya and Cruella, will helm the project.
The Supergirl film is part of a larger wave of DC Studios content, including the second season of Peacemaker and the upcoming series Lanterns, both set to premiere on HBO.
With a darker tone and a new lead, Supergirl is poised to add an emotional, action-packed chapter to DC’s expanding cinematic universe.
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